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English Brass Bound Mahogany Lap Desk, Late 19th Century

Late 19th Century

$975
£742.76
€856.52
CA$1,381.11
A$1,482.97
CHF 797.96
MX$17,549.47
NOK 10,052.80
SEK 9,168.72
DKK 6,399.70

About the Item

English Brass Bound Mahogany Lap Desk, Late 19th Century 20 inches wide This is an elegant English brass-bound mahogany lap desk, likely dating from the late 19th to early 20th century. The desk is crafted from richly figured mahogany, showing a warm reddish-brown tone and fine grain throughout. It has a rectangular, low-profile form, designed to rest comfortably on the lap or a table. The exterior is reinforced with brass bindings and corner mounts, which both protect the edges and give the piece a refined, architectural look typical of English travel and writing furniture. At the front is a decorative brass escutcheon, fitted with a working lock and accompanied by an original braided silk key tassel, a particularly appealing detail that adds a sense of completeness and period charm. The lid is hinged along the back and would open to reveal a fitted writing surface—traditionally lined in leather or baize—with internal compartments for pens, ink bottles, and paper. Overall, the lap desk combines practical portability with understated elegance, reflecting the craftsmanship associated with English campaign and personal writing furniture. It would have been used by a gentleman or lady for correspondence at home or while traveling and today serves as both a functional writing piece and a decorative antique object.
  • Creation Year:
    Late 19th Century
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5 in (12.7 cm)Width: 20 in (50.8 cm)
  • Medium:
    Brass,Mahogany
  • Period:
    Late 19th Century
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Beachwood, OH
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1768217493402

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